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$3,990,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6
Living area
N/A
Year built
2027
277 Rainforest Place
Apex, NC 27523
Listed by Fonville Morisey & Barefoot

Highlights

Property type
Single Family Residence
Lot size
4.69 acres
Garage
3 spaces
On market
1 day
  • Fireplace
  • New construction

About this home

2026 Chatham County Gold Medal Winning Parade Home Plan | Pre-Sale Opportunity by Award-Winning Cotton Custom Homes A striking modern prairie masterpiece to be built on 4.6 wooded acres in Rainforest Estates. The stone exterior, soaring ceilings, and exceptional architectural details create an unforgettable first impression. Designed for sophisticated living and effortless entertaining, this five-bedroom, six-full-bath residence features a luxurious main-level primary suite with separate his-and-her closets and a spectacular spa-inspired bath with an oversized shower and wet area and elegant soaking tub. The chef's kitchen is complemented by a dedicated scullery, while the main level also offers a private office. Outdoor living takes center stage with a fireside sitting porch and a separate dining porch featuring a full outdoor kitchen. Upstairs, a loft game room with bar and dedicated theater room provide exceptional spaces for gathering and entertaining. From the custom trim work and elevated finishes to the thoughtful architectural design, this exceptional opportunity brings together refined craftsmanship, modern prairie style, and hard to find acreage in a premier Apex location. Photos are representational.

Property details

MLS
Doorify MLS
MLS #
10201731
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Rainforest Estates
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
November 4, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
6
Garage spaces
3
Parking spaces
3
Lot size
4.69 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
North Chatham Elementary
5.47 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
555
Student:teacher ratio
13.2:1
District
Chatham County Schools
Middle
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
9.35 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
775
Student:teacher ratio
17.6:1
District
Chatham County Schools
High
Northwood High
12.58 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
1,124
Student:teacher ratio
15.8:1
District
Chatham County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Apex's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

20
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
15 / 100
Restaurants & cafes2
Grocery stores0
Parks1
Schools1
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Apex, from live MLS data.

On the market 1 days -- 80 fewer days than Apex's current average of 81 days.
For reference, the median list price across 472 active listings in Apex right now is $514,445.

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Est. monthly payment
$24,178/mo
$798,000 down
$3,192,000 loan
Principal & interest$20,703
Property tax (est.)$3,325
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS. Last updated 2 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.